Update HTC One Mini to Android 4.4.2 with CM11 Custom ROM

Do you want to update your HTC One Mini with a great custom ROM firmware based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS? If you do, then you should consider in installing CM11 on your Android smartphone. CM11 is maybe the best Android based custom ROM that can now be flashed on your HTC One Mini, therefore, using this step by step guide for updating your device should be the best thing to do. If I have convinced you, or if you want to learn more about this operation, don’t hesitate and check the guidelines from below.

CM 11 is a free aftermarket distribution of Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS and is developed by third party devs, which means that the update isn’t official and has nothing to do with HTC or with Google. Furthermore, installing CM11 on your HTC One Mini for updating to Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware implies in completing an unofficial tutorial that is complex and risky. Because of that, don’t perform things without consulting this guide. Don’t worry, the flashing operation can be easily applied even by a newbie but only as long as the guidelines from below are being checked out.

CM11 can be used on your HTC One Mini also for improving the performances of your Android smartphone. Using this custom Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware will be perfect for those who want to speed up the One Mini or to improve the battery life of their handset. Moreover, CM11 will bring a custom and modified version of the stock Android KitKat OS while stock and extra features, capabilities and apps will be then installed on your phone. On the same time, with CM11 flashed, you will have access to the internal system of your HTC One Mini, thus you will be able to remove in built programs, the bloatware and also to add or remove custom apps and programs.

CM11 for HTC One Mini brings a stable version of Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS that runs without issues or lags. According to those who have already installed the update, the software is smoothly running and there are no bugs reported so far. Therefore, as you can see, you have all the reasons for completing this step by step guide. But first, take a look below and complete the pre requisites list.

• Root your HTC One Mini or else you won’t be able to install CM11 Android 4.4.2 firmware on your Android smartphone.
• Gaining root access isn’t official and the binary flash counter of your phone will be increased. Because of that, after rooting your smartphone, its warranty will be void.
• For restoring the warranty downgrade your HTC One Mini to stock Android OS, or update with an official release of the firmware – do note that on rooted devices the OTA releases can be installed only manually.
• Install a custom recovery image on your phone because CM11 can be updated only by using the same.
• Use the latest version of CWM or TWRP recovery or else you won’t be able to safely update your HTC One Mini to Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware.
• Make a backup for saving everything that’s important to you – save only the data which is there on the internal storage memory. Do the backup because a wipe will be required.
• For the backup you can use suitable apps from Google Play; also use the recovery image you have installed for making a Nandroid backup – for saving the current ROM and for restoring it afterwards if CM11 will not be on your taste.
• Use a computer and your phone’s SUB cable as a connection between your devices will have to be established.
• In order to make things right, first of all temporarily deactivate the security protection from your computer; programs like antivirus might interfere with the update operation.
• Also charge your handset if the battery status indicates less than 50% power left; if your HTC One Mini gets turned off in the middle of the installation process, it might also get bricked.
• Use this step by step guide for flashing CM11 Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom ROM firmware only if you own the HTC One Mini Android smartphone; the steps from below are compatible only with the mentioned device, so try not to mess things up.

How to Update HTC One Mini to Android 4.4.2 with CM11 Custom ROM Firmware

1. From here download the CM11 firmware file, while from here download Google Apps package.
2. Save both files on your computer – preferable on desktop, and don’t unzip any of the downloaded files.
3. Connect your HTC One Mini with your computer by using the USB cable.
4. Then transfer the downloaded files from desktop on your phone’s SD card.
5. Unplug the USB cord and then turn off your Android smartphone – wait a few seconds before heading to the next step.
6. Enter your Android device in recovery mode.
7. Use recovery mode menu for wiping the data and for clearing cache. So, select “wipe data factory reset”, “wipe cache partition” and “wipe dalvick cache”.
8. Go back to main menu of recovery and select “install zip from SD card” followed by “choose zip from SD card”.
9. Pick the Android 4.4.2 KitKat firmware file and flash the update on your One Mini.
10. Then do the same and install Google Apps package.
11. Wait while the files are being flashed.
12. In the end return to main menu of recovery and select “reboot system now”.

Congratulations; you have successfully installed Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS on your HTC One Mini. The CM11 custom ROM firmware has been flashed on your Android smartphone so you should now test the new software in order to see how it performs and if there are bugs or any other things that aren’t working properly. Anyway, feel free and use the comments field from below for sharing your experience with us and with our readers.

How to Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 to ZCUANA2 Official Android 4.2.2 JB Firmware

If you want to install the latest official Android updates on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 then you should know that a new OTA has been rolled out for your Android tablet. The new OS improvement is dubbed as ZCUANA2 and represents only a minor update that comes to resolve the bugs reported and some force closes errors. Thus this firmware is still Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean system, though the ZCUANA2 software is more stable and smooth then the previous versions of JB that were released for Galaxy Tab 3 10.1.

Therefore, as I have stated before, if you want to install the ZCUANA2 Android 4.2.2 official update on your Tab 3 10.1 then you should use this step by step guide. The ZCUANA2 is also OTA available but only in limited markets. Furthermore, when talking about OTA launches, you should know that the software is being offered in phases or gradually which means that some users will receive the notification sooner than others. So, if you want to use a manual update method for flashing official ZCUANA2 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS, then this tutorial will be more than useful for you.

It should be clear for you that you will install the official Android update on your Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and not a custom ROM. That’s why this manual update operation is official and uses only safe programs (Odin will be used – the program is developed and offered by Samsung so you have nothing to worry about) and not custom or risky tools. Anyway, you should check the guidelines from below, as if you somehow manage to mess things up, you can also end up in bricking your Android tablet.

Since ZCUANA2 is the official Android 4.2.2 update, the same can be installed (manually) on both rooted and locked Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. In fact, if currently your tablet is rooted, after completing this tutorial, the root access will be revoked. Because of that this guide can be used for restoring the warranty of your Android device (the warranty usually gets void when performing unofficial operations such as gaining root access) and for fixing your bricked Android tablet (for example you can brick your Tab 3 while trying to install a custom ROM firmware). Thus, the best will be to bookmark this procedure as who knows when you will need it.

As I have already specified, ZCUANA2 is only a minor update released for your Galaxy Tab 3 10.1. The firmware brings only bug fixes and stability improvements and no new features, apps or capabilities. Anyway, you should flash the ROM if you want to run your tablet on a stable and smooth firmware that has no bugs, things that aren’t working properly or lags. Also, you should always apply the official updates for receiving the best Android experience and for resolving all the problems that were spotted on previous versions of the platform.

But for being able to complete this guide you should first complete the pre requisites list from below. Don’t skip this section as you can end up in damaging your device and not in updating it. Also, this section represents the most important part of the present tutorial, so be careful and apply all the tasks explained and detailed below.

• Backup your tablet in order to save everything that you might use afterwards. I know that when using Odin it is unlikely to lose something, but when talking about personal data, info and accounts you can never be too sure.
• So, take your time and use dedicated backup and restore apps from Google Play for saving the data from the internal storage memory of your tablet.
• Then, make sure that you can use a Windows running computer; also the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 and its USB cable must be near you since a connection between your device and your computer must be established.
• Due to same reasons, first of all, on your device go to “menu – settings – developer options” and enable the USB debugging option.
• Moreover, from your computer temporarily deactivate the security protection because the antivirus or antimalware programs might interfere with the update operation.
• If your Android tablet has less than 60% power left (check the battery status in that matter) before doing anything else plug in the charger.
• In case your Tab 3 gets turned off in the middle of the installation procedure, your device might also get bricked.
• Android 4.2.2 ZCUANA2 Jelly Bean OS has been officially rolled out for Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 model number P5200. Because of that this step by step guide is compatible only with the mentioned Android tablet, so try not to mess thing up.

How to Update Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 P5200 to ZCUANA2 Official Android 4.2.2 JB Firmware

1. The first thing to do is to download the required files on your computer; so from here download the Android firmware file, then download Odin and Samsung KIES.
2. Save all these files on desktop.
3. First unzip Odin and install the program by following the on-screen prompts.
4. Then on the same folder as Odin unzip the update file.
5. Finally, the Galaxy Tab 3 drivers must be installed on your computer; in order to do that you can use Samsung KIES.
6. Now, run Odin on your computer and also turn off your tablet.
7. Enter your device in download mode: press and hold power, volume down and home buttons at the same time.
8. Up next, connect your Tab 3 with your computer; plug in the USB cable in that matter.
9. Take a look on Odin as now on the program the “added” message must be displayed and the ID:COM section must be yellow or blue.
10. If not, you will have to close the program, to unplug the USB cord and to force restart your device; then retry the process explained above.
11. From Odin the first thing to select is “PA”. Then from the window that will be displayed choose the ZCUANA firmware file.
12. It is important not to change anything else from Odin; at this point you should click on “start”.
13. Wait while the update is being flashed; in the end the “pass” message will be displayed while the ID:COM section will turn green.
14. Just remove the USB cable and reboot your handset as you are done.

If the above method didn't work or if you have any questions, please leave a comment below.